Worst air pollution Tenterden, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Tenterden is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Tenterden is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 39.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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The A40 generates consistent traffic-related NO₂ and PM2.5, particularly during peak commuting hours. Being part of Kent, Tenterden sees an air quality profile that's largely down to traffic and general town-centre activity. Residential heating and light industry add a modest seasonal contribution, though southwesterly winds keep overall levels moderate.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

31.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

26.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

39.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

16.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

31.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Tenterden right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Tenterden is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tenterden?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tenterden will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 39.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Tenterden?

Spring and autumn usually sit somewhere in between, so it's really the extremes of the year worth watching. There's a clear yearly cycle to air quality in Tenterden if you look closely. The coldest months usually bring the worst readings, as heating and temperature inversions keep A40 emissions from dispersing normally. Come summer, it's ozone rather than particulates that's the bigger concern, especially on still, sunny days.

Are air quality levels in Tenterden based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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